Inventor’s Practical Farm Cultivator Patent Granted
Andrew Axelton of Graettinger has received a patent for a farm implement that acts as a rotary harrow and a weeder. The device uses four pronged wheels on linked frames to tear weeds between rows, with a rotary wheel breaking up plant matter. Patented with H J Willson & Co of Washington, D C, the invention promises a revolution in crop cultivation if it proves durable in practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Axelton, Srr
Graettin Xer
H. J. Willson, & Co
Washington, D. C
Axelton
Storm Strikes Graettinger Area Monday Evening
A strong storm northeast of town felled the John Bosold wind mill and silo and shattered a large window at Joe Oakes residence. Gayr Deng and potato crops suffered, with corn and oat crops expected to survive. Five miles west of Graettinger, no rain occurred, and the region has had little moisture since April 12 snowfall.
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Graet
John Bosold
Joe Oakes
Graettinger
Times Reporter Reminder Urges Prompt News Tips
A notice urges readers to inform a Times reporter about any news items. It emphasizes timely tips to ensure stories are covered. No further details provided.
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Times
Second Gold Mine Machine Arrives At Berard Smith Farm
The amalgamating machine arrived for Berard Smith and CG A Beles is erecting chutes with operation expected in a few days. The Herke farm machine remains in operation. No decisive news until the machines run longer and the assayer's report on cleanup is released. Prospects are brighter than ever.
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Berard Smith
CG. A
Berdin Named Manager of Shipping Association
C. H. Berdin selected as manager of the Shipping Association to succeed D. E. McCarty who resigns for the Farmers Grain Co. Ber din is McCarty’s former assistant and is well known to local farm ers and live stock shippers. The board of directors calls it a wise selection.
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G. Tt. Berdin
Shipping Association
D. EB. McCarty
Farmera Grain Co
Bertin
McCarty
Ringsted Triumphs 6 0 At Hand s Park In Sunday Tilt
Guilford Paulsen of Graettinger pitched for Ringsted against Elenore at Hand s Park Sunday. He struck out twenty batters and allowed a single hit in the ninth. Ringsted won 6 to 0. Paulsen previously signed with the Chicago White Sox but did not report this spring, leaving him free to join organized baseball later.
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Guilford Paulsen
Graettinger
Ringsted
Elenore
Hand's Park
Botamen
Paulsen
Chicago White Sox
Notice to Woodmen and Royal Neighbors
Notice to Woodmen and Royal Neighbors to meet at the Woodman hall Sunday evening at 7:90 and march to the M B E church for special services. Every member of both organizations is urged to attend.
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Woodman Hall
M. BE
Wanderlust Home Coming Parade At Estherville
Estherville hosts a large Home Coming celebration with a nine thirty parade through town. Prizes include best decorated bicycle, best decorated cart, and other categories with cash awards. Entry is open to all, with organizers W H Biedermann and H M Lambert inviting participation for this county wide event honoring service members.
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Motherville
Estherville
W. H. Biedermann
Iowa
H. M. Lambert
Esther
McCarty Selected Grain Company Manager
At the Farmers Grain Company meeting held Saturday E. McCarty was chosen to succeed W. J. OConnor as manager. He has long been known in the locality, has farmed for years, and previously managed the Shipping Association in Grachtinger, promising the same diligent attention to the grain business.
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Farmers Grain Company
E. McCarty
W. J. O'Connor
McCarty
Shipping Association
Grachtinger
Locusts Timetable Return to Iowa State College Area
Entomology researchers warn that the 17 year locust brood, last seen in 1908, is due to reappear in Iowa. The insects gather in large swarms with shrill cries. Females lay eggs by slitting bark with the ovipositor, damaging young trees as eggs are deposited in small twigs and branches.
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Iowa State College
Beacon Light On Water Tank Recommendation
Grachtinger seeks a beacon light on the water tank to advertise the firm. Vangie Reaves reports strong local sentiment but requires conclusive support from residents before installation. Reeves has interviewed many citizens and will proceed if sentiment proves sufficient.
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Grachtinger
Vangie Reaves
Reeves
Gractiluger
Graettinger Iowa Town Council Minutes May 1922
Town council proceedings list May 1922 expenses including W R Reeves May salary 70.60, Express casting 1.97, street work with team 84.00, Gammann Retate etc. 62.15, New Amsterdam Casualty balance 7.89, Johnny Paulsen night watch 5.00, gas 10.59, painting 5.00, Fort Dodge Calvert casting 19.96, Ry freight 0.60, Northern Town Gas and Electric 48.62 for May street lights.
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Tharbilla
Graettinger
Iowa
W. R. Reeves
American Express Company
Texpress
Wim
Johny Paulsen
Community of Station
Thompson
Fort Dodge Calvert Company
C. Ite
Uncle Henry Wiegmann Dies at 86 in Wellaburg Funeral
Mr and Mrs Wiegmann returned from Wellaburg Town on Tuesday evening after attending the funeral of Mrs Wiegmanns uncle Henry Wiegmann. The deceased was 86 and had been ill for six weeks. Eighty relatives attended the large funeral.
Gotch Buys Billiard Hall in Humboldt
B. A. Gotch of Humboldt purchased the A. J. Tiulen billiard hall in Givetinger. He took possession Saturday. Mr. Buron will return to Sibley. Gotch is a nephew of the late Frank Gotch of Humboldt.
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B. A. Gotch
B.A. Gotch
Humboldt
A. J. Tiulen Blard
Givetinger
Mr. Buron
Sibley
My. Gotch
Prank Gotch
Vaccination Permits Session At Hog Health School
The hog vaccination permit sessions were well attended with about 80 participants and 33 taking the exam. Dr J S Craft outlined practical hog care and diseases beyond cholera. Attendees learned Necrobacillosis’ impact, and many realized they had it on their farms, prompting interest in control methods.
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Hyg Cholera School
J. $. Craft
Craft
New Barns Rising as Local Improvement Boom
FE H Urry plans a 32 by 40 barn with stock addition east of town Oscar Craven builds a 40 by 60 barn with modern features west of town P Duhn constructs a 34 by 66 barn west of town with much work done Several other farm upgrades are expected during the summer Graettinger Chautauqua slated July 8 to 12 with a promising program and strong community support
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FE. H. Urry
Oscar Craven
P. Duhn
Graettinger Market Report Thursday June 16 1922
Graettinger market update notes oats at 23 cents a bushel, hog top price 10.55, hens 5 cents, roosters 18 cents. Reports a splendid rain Monday night benefiting the community. XK S Stoakes of Maple Hill visited relatives here Sunday.
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Graettinger
Risccs
Senegesias
XK. S. Stoakes
Maple Hill
Clifford Jones War Veteran Dies After Illness
Clifford Jones, 25, a war veteran who served in Europe and was wounded in action, died Monday morning at Estherville hospital after an appendicitis operation followed by infection. His remains were shipped to Brookville Pennsylvania, where his father two sisters and five brothers reside. He lived with T Shiley near Wallingford and worked for Charles Richardson before his death. Local friends extend heartfelt sympathy to his boyhood home.
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Clifford Jones
Estherville
Brookville
Pennsylvania
U. S
Europe
Henee
T. Shiley
Wallingford
Shiley
Witherville
Charles Richardson
Home Coming Day At Estherville Highlighted By Widest Participation
Estherville prepares for its annual Home Coming Day on Thursday June 22 with thousands of ex service men and residents expected to join in Des Moines valley city celebrations Graettinger is noted for traditionally sending a large delegation this year as well More details to follow in the next issue
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Estherville
Des Moines
Graettinger
Finmersburg Guests J J Higgins And Francis Eaton Dine
J J Higgins and Francis Eaton of Finmersburg were guests of Graet tinger friends Sunday.
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J. J. Higgins
Francis Eaton
Finmersburg
Graettinger Friends
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